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Trapshooting Overview
Trapshooting is a specific form of clay target shooting. Trapshooting is a game of movement, action and
split-second timing. It requires the accuracy and skill to repeatedly aim, fire and break the 4 1/4 inch disc
which are hurled through the air at a speed of 41 mph, simulating the flight path of a bird fleeing a hunter.
Trapshooting's continual growth and expanding popularity is due to the fact that people of all ages,
incomes and abilities can compete. Nine year old boys shoot alongside 90 year old men. Many 70-year
olds have been in the sport 55 years and some began just two years ago. Trapshooting's participants
include millionaires and hourly wage earners, inventors and businessmen, former sports figures in other
fields, professional men, farmers, truck drivers, musicians, actors, students and housewives.
The shooter is required to shoot at a target after he calls "pull." It does not matter in scoring if the shooter
hits only a small piece of the target or whether he shatters the target. The target is considered a "dead" or
"lost" bird. If the target is hit it is "dead." It is the shooters responsibility to check his own score.
Registered trapshooting is competition that is regulated by the Amateur Trapshooting Association. Gun
clubs hold shoots in accordance with ATA rules, but they must apply and register for each shoot. All
participants of these shoots must be ATA members. The shooters scores are recorded in the ATA office
where all records are kept and yearly averages computed. The records are used for handicapping and
classifying shooters.
In registered trapshooting, the rules specify that targets must be thrown no less than 48 yards no more than
52 yards and should be between 8 and 12 feet high and 10 yards from the trap. Shooters stand a minimum
of 16 yards from the trap houses.
Tournament Employees:
Please bring along the proper clothing for the weather. Bring rain gear. Cushions for the
score chairs. Bring along a cooler and whatever lunch and snacks you would like to eat. It
would be very helpful if you read a copy of the official ATA rules and learn the scoring
rules.
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Trapshoot score keepers
Turn the ON/OFF button to ON to start the voice release
system. If the system is working properly, and not in the
sleep mode, the red light should come on and be ready to
throw targets.
The voice release system shuts down after 2 minutes of
inactivity. To reactivate the voice release system turn the
switch OFF and then ON again.
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A red light means the voice release is listening and will
throw targets.
Manual throw button. When the lead off person wants to
“see” a target, press the red button at the beginning of the
sub-event.
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It is recommended to have the
control button close at hand or
clipped to the scoring clip board.
The voice release system needs to
be activated to begin the event.
DO NOT LET THE VOICE
RELEASE CONTROL GET OUT
OF REACH WHILE AN EVENT
IS BEING SHOT.
DO NOT LET THE VOICE
RELEASE CONTROL LAY ON
THE GROUND.
The voice release system must be turned ON and often
times, cycled at the beginning of an event to become active
from the sleep mode.
The voice release system needs to switched OFF before
announcing the change or move and remain off while
reading the score during the change.
When the lead off shooter begins to should his gun after all
the contestants have changed position, then switch the
ON/OFF switch back to the ON position. Repeat this until
the entire sub-event is complete.
Turn the switch to the OFF after the last contestant has shot
and before you announce either dead and out or lost and out
when the last shot is fired. Then proceed to read off the
final scores shot on the contestant last post.
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The squad sheets must be scored in order. The
sheet is marked 1st trap & second trap on one side, the 3rd trap and 4th trap on the back
side.
Please write in your name and date on the score sheet.
There are scoring “F” rule reminders written on the left board of
the score sheet as a reminder. Also is an illustration of the official scoring examples.
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Trapshoot Employee Loaders
Machine Operation
Always walk up to the traphouse from the East side to turn off the machine.
The above photo reflects the trap machine on off switch.
Put up the metal stop sign when going in or of the traphouse.
After raising the stop sign wait for the shooters to unload, be for exiting the traphouse.
Usually count to 15 before coming out.
Keep your traphouse clean. Keep the traprange clean. Pick up all the litter you find. Sell
your empty shells to the shooters.
Loaders fill the trap machine magazine to one bird above the metal magazine. It is
easiest to load the machine on the go while shooters are shooting. Keep adding
targets as the magazine spins.
When full and waiting for the shooting squad to complete their event, there is time to
clean up the trap house, manage the empty boxes and remove the box tops from the
next four boxes.
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The above photo reflects a trap machine with targets loaded to the proper height.
Loaders, stack your empty boxes inside empty boxes. The above photo reflects the proper
handling of the empty target boxes. Mate the boxes together EXACTLY AS
SHOWN for easy handling. Use empty box as a trash container. Keep the inside of
house clean!
CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WHILE WAITING FOR THE SQUAD TO STOP SHOOTING
IF LOADING ON THE GO. USE THE DUST BROOM AND DUST PAN. PUT
CRAP INTO A CLAYBIRD BOX.
Stay at your range. Do not stand, sit, or waist time at the
traphouse. Get back to safety.
TAKE YOUR TIME TO BE SAFE.
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Do not load crappy damaged broken targets into the
machine.
Please load the voice release wagons exactly
as show in the picture. Cords wound onto hooks using full arms length winds. Voice
releases positions so the cords hand to the inside of the wagons. The manual on off
pull buttons laying along side of the wagon sides at the base of the voice release
bases.
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Do not relief someone else while on your break.
Stay at your assigned range. Do not switch places with other employees unless told to do
so.
Make sure you are scoring on your squad sheets in the
correct order.
Make sure shooters have complete names on the beginning
traps. Date all sheets. Note what event it is on the sheet.
Mark it 16’s, Handicap, or Doubles.
Park your cars etc. south of the playground.
Ending Pullers/Scorer at the ending traps; sit on the completed squad sheets till someone
picks them up. Do not give the sheets to the shooters.
Check to make sure your range is complete. Look for a pencil, ramrod, clipboard, bench,
score chair, trash can, stop shooting sign, and make sure your range is always clean.
Before becoming a Puller/Scorer you must know the official
scoring rules. Rule books on trapshooting are available.
Ear plugs are always available. YOU MUST BE WEARING EAR PLUGS AND EYE
PROTECTION!
Do not wind the release cords around your
elbow. Use full arms length coils so it will
hang on the hooks of the voice release mic
stand.
Make sure your name is on the “Who is Where” clip board with the orange flag to be
paid.
Turn off the voice release when the shooters are not
shooting. Turn off the voice release when you yell
“change” and are reading the scores off. Turn off the
voice release when you shout “OUT” when the last
shot is made.
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Yell out the losses, changes, scores, and tip your score
board up a little for the shooter to see the scores on all
singles events. Yell out the dead, loss, changes, scores and
tip your score board up a little for the shooter to see in all
doubles events.
Two way radios for line personal
All the beginning traps should have
Midland Radios.
The Midland radios are only used to for
calling into the office for information.
Do not mess with the settings of the
radio.
Be sure to bring the radios into the sign
up building for recharging each evening.
Call in to the office to let them know
what squad is going to shoot at your
range.
Call in to the office to see if the squad is
full and directions if you are to shoot.
Leave radios switched off all times other
than when you are calling in to the office.
IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM, CALL FOR A STOCKDALE GUN CLUB OFFICAL!
Names/Assignments
STOCKDALE GUN CLUB OFFICIALS:
• DALE STOCKDALE
• KENNTH BRANDT
• KEVIN DOERRING
SUPERVISORS
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TOURNAMENT OFFICE
BRICK HOUSE
DALE STOCKDALE
/ SIGN UP BUILDING 641 648 4458
641 648 4458 is all forwarded to
641 425 5020 CELL
FIRST AID
• FIRST AID KIT IS IN THE SIGN UP BUILDING or ASK AT BRICK
HOUSE.
RADIO /CELL PHONE/ IPOD USE AND ETIQUETTE
• HOLD TALK TO A MINIMUM
• LISTEN TO YOUR RADIO AND HOLD THEM SO THAT YOU CAN HEAR
• CALL OUT THE SMALL NUMBER ON THE TRAPHOUSE SO WE KNOW
WHERE YOU ARE.
• IF YOU NEED TO CALL SOMEONE – CALL THE INTENDED PERSON
AND THEN IDENTIFY YOURSELF EX. “BANK E - TRAP 9”
• IF YOU NEED A TRAP FIXED OR TOO MANY BROKEN BIRDS, CALL
FOR “TRAP MECHANIC”
• IF A SHOOTER REQUESTS A CHANGE IN TARGETS, CALL FOR
“TRAP SETTER”
• IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE VOICE RELEASE SYSTEM, CALL
FOR “CANTERBURY”
RULES
• KNOW THEM WELL – IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION, CALL THE
STOCKDALE GUN CLUB OFFICIALS
• DEAD/LOST – THERE IS NO RULE ON THE NUMBER OF SQUAD
MEMBERS WHO CALL A DEAD TARGET – MOST SHOOTERS ARE
HONEST
• YARDAGE PROBLEMS – CALL THE TOURNAMENT OFFICE OR THE
OFFICE WILL ALERT YOU – THE SHOOTER’S RECEIPT HAS THE
EVENT, SQUAD AND POSITION ON IT
MISSED SQUADS/BROKEN GUN
• DO NOT ALLOW A SHOOTER TO TAKE THE SCORESHEET FROM
LAST TRAP – SQUAD LEADER MAY TAKE THE SHEET FROM THE
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FIRST TO THE SECOND, BUT THE SCORER ON THE LAST TRAP
KEEPS THE SHEET UNTIL WE PICK THEM UP
CALLING TARGETS
• IF YOU SUSPECT SHOOTERS ARE CALLING TARGETS FOR EACH
OTHER – NOTIFY THE TOURNAMENT OFFICE, CALLING TARGETS IS
CHEATING.
TIME SHEETS
• DAILY WRITE IN PAGE IS IN THE SIGN UP BUILDING. USUALLY THE
CLIP BOARD WITH THE TILE FLAG ON IT.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CANADIAN ANTHEM
• EVERYONE IS TO STOP AND STAND SILENTLY FACING THE FLAG
DURING THE ANTHEMS
• AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE ANTHEMS THERE WILL BE GENERAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE AND SHOOTERS WILL BE CALLED TO
THEIR BENCHES FOR THE START OF THE FIRST EVENT
• DO NOT START SHOOTING UNTIL THE ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE
TO TAKE THE FIRING LINE
SUPPLIES
• CALL DALE IF YOU NEED ANY ADDITIONAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT
THE SHOOTING DAY
• CALL DALE FOR EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT SUCH AS
CLIPBOARDS, ETC.
• NOTHING FROM THE TRAP FIELDS IS TO BE TAKEN HOME IN THE
EVENINGS
REMINDERS
• EYE AND EAR PROTECTION MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES – NO
EXCEPTIONS
• USE “FAILURE TO FIRE” RULES
• WRITE THE WORD “DEAD” OR “LOST” ON SCORE SHEETS WHEN
AN ERROR IN SCORING OCCURS
• SCORERS DO NOT TO HESTITATE TO STOP THE SHOOT IF THERE
IS A PROBLEM
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•
•
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CLEAN FIELDS BETWEEN EACH SQUAD
REMIND LOADERS TO PUT UP THE FLAG TO ANNOUNCE INTENT
OF EXITING TRAPHOUSE
LOADERS TO KEEP TRAP CLEAN, BREAK DOWN BOXES, KEEP
THEM STACKED
LOADERS DO NOT TO STACK TARGETS ABOVE THE TOP OF THE
CAROUSEL – STACKING TOO HIGH WILL CAUSE BREAKAGE AND
MECHANICAL PROBLEMS
AT THE END OF THE DAY
► EMPTY HULLS SHOULD BE PLACED IN A BOX ON TOP OF THE
TRAP HOUSE, TRASH CAN OR SELL THEM.
► BOXES SHOULD BE BROKE DOWN AND LEFT INSIDE THE TRAP
HOUSE
► CLEAN FIELDS BACK TO THE SIDEWALK
► GENTLY LAY MICS DOWN AS TO NOT HOLD WATER
► RESPECT ANY SHOOTERS ON ADJACENT FIELDS –WHILE
CLEANING UP, THIS CAN CAUSE A LOT OF PROBLEMS
► BRING MANUAL RELEASE CORD UP TO THE TRAPHOUSE DOOR
AND SHUT IT INSIDE THE TRAPHOUSE TO STAY DRY.
BAD WEATHER
• SHOOTING IS ONLY STOPPED BY A RADIO OR PUBLIC
ANNOUNCEMENT.
• NORMALLY THE SHOOT GOES ON EVEN IN BAD WEATHER
• GET “WET” SCORE SHEETS FROM THE SIGN UP BUILDING
• FOLD UMBRELLA IF SHOOT IS CALLED OFF
• GO TO A SAFE, DRY PLACE, IF SHOOT IS CALLED OFF
ABUSE
• IF ANYONE ON THE LINE IS VERBALLY OR PHYSICALLY ABUSED BY
A SHOOTER CALL THE DALE WITH THE SHOOTERS SQUAD AND
POSITION NUMBER
RELIEF CREW
• STARTS WITH “FIRST” TRAP ON AT LEAST THE SECOND SQUAD,
THEN “SECOND”, THEN “FIRST”, ETC.
• RELIEF CREW WILL GIVE A ONE SQUAD BREAK – DO NOT ALLOW
CREWS TO TAKE LONGER BREAKS AS IT WILL CAUSE A HARDSHIP
FOR OTHERS
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GENERAL
• BRING FOOD, GATORADE OR OTHER DRINKS IN ADDITION TO
OTHER “ESSENTIALS” THEY MAY NEED AS THERE IS LITTLE TIME
TO GET AWAY TO BUY ANYTHING, SAVE YOUR MONEY!
• COME PREPARED FOR ALL KINDS OF WEATHER
• BRING SUNSCREEN
• SHOES AND SHIRT AT ALL TIMES
• WATCH LANGUAGE
• NEVER ARGUE WITH A SHOOTER – GET A STOCKDALE GUN CLUB
OFFICIAL
Scoring Instructions
In this section, you’ll learn:
the scoring rules,
marking and calling the score,
how and when to properly pull the target cord,
scoring procedures
Handling the most common scoring problems.
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Scoring Rules
As each shooter attempts to break a target, record the results on the score sheet, and
announce the scoring decision. For the exact language of the scoring rules, refer to pages
28 to 34 in the rulebook.
Dead Target
A ‘dead’ target is a thrown target that has been shot at and hit.
A visible piece is broken off the target.
The target is completely reduced to dust.
A dusted target is a target from which there is a puff of dust, but no perceptible
piece is broken. This is not a ‘dead’ target.
Lost Target
A ‘lost’ target is a missed target. Following are the basic rules for scoring a target ‘lost.’
A shooter shoots at a target and misses it.
Dust comes off the target, but a visible piece is not broken.
The shooter voluntarily does not shoot.
An illegal target is thrown, but the shooter shoots and misses.
Failure to Fire
Basically, a failure to fire is when the shooter’s gun malfunctions. A shooter is allowed
one (2) failure to fire per 25-target sub-event and two (2) per 50-target sub-event in
singles and handicap. There are only two (2) failures to fire per sub-event in doubles.
The shooter attempts to shoot the first target of the pair, or when the shooter
attempts to shoot the second target of a pair after the first target has been shot at
and broken and would have been scored ‘dead.’
When the first target of a pair is fired at and missed and that target would be
scored ‘lost,’ there is no allowable failure to fire at the second target. This rule
helps to keep shooters from turning down a pair if they miss the first target.
A defective gun malfunctions and doubles or machine guns, firing both shotshell
at the same time.
A soft load is when the shell under performs and part of the wad or shot remains
in the barrel. Remains in the barrel and the target is missed. If the wad clears the
barrel, it is not a failure to fire and is scored ‘dead’ or ‘lost’ as shot.
When the first failure to fire occurs, write a large ‘F1’ where the target is scored. Also
write an ‘F1’ where the score is totaled. If another failure to fire occurs in the same subevent in a singles or handicap event, the target is scored ‘lost.’ In doubles, write ‘F2’ for
the second failure to fire.
In our failure to fire examples, we assume that a whole, legal target appears promptly at
the shooter’s call.
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Singles Example:
A shooter calls for a target and the shell does not fire due to a defective primer.
Because this was his first failure to fire, write an ‘F1’ in both places on the score
sheet. Throw another target and score it ‘dead’ or ‘lost’ in the same box.
Later in the same sub-event, the same shooter calls for a target and is unable to fire
because his safety is on.
This target is scored ‘lost,’ because it is the second failure to fire in the same subevent.
Doubles Example:
On the first pair of a sub-event, a shooter shoots at and misses the first target of a pair
and cannot fire the second shot, because he forgot to load the second barrel of his
gun. Score this as ‘lost-a-pair,’ because the shooter shot at and missed the first target.
On his next turn, the same shooter is unable to shoot at the first target of the pair due
to a defective shell. This is an allowable failure to fire. Mark the score and inform the
shooter of the ruling.
Because this is an allowable failure to fire, throw another pair of targets to be scored.
This time, the shooter breaks both targets. Score them ‘dead-a-pair’ and mark the
score sheet with two slashes (‘//’).
On his next turn, the same shooter shoots at and breaks the first target but flinches
and does not fire the second shot. This is scored an allowable failure to fire. Inform
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the shooter that this is his second allowable failure to fire and all subsequent failures
to fire in this sub-event will be scored ‘lost.’
The shooter gets this pair over again, and this time he breaks the first and misses the
second. Score them ‘dead-lost.’
From this point on, if this shooter has any more failures to fire, they will be scored
‘lost.’ He has already had the two he is allowed in this sub-event.
Here are some helpful hints for failure to fire:
Determine whether there has been a failure to fire.
Decide if the failure to fire is allowable or not.
♦
In singles and handicap, a shooter is allowed one failure to fire per sub-event.
♦
In doubles, a shooter is allowed two failures to fire per sub-event.
If the shooter has an allowable failure to fire, he gets that target, or pair, over
again. If the failure to fire is not an allowable one, score it ‘lost.’
It is not necessary to determine why the shooter did not fire, unless it was a slow
or fast pull. Inform the shooter that an allowable failure to fire or "lost" target has
been scored.
No Target
There are several reasons why a target may be scored ‘no target,’ but basically it is when
there is a problem with the target.
A target is thrown broken, regardless of the result of any shot fired.
A shooter shoots out of turn.
Two shooters shoot at the same target.
A target is thrown without any “pull” call, provided the shooter does not fire. If
the shooter fires, score the result.
In singles, two (2) targets are thrown at the same time, regardless of whether the
shooter fires.
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In singles, an illegal target is thrown, provided the shooter does not fire. If the
shooter fires, score the result.
A target is thrown whose color is markedly different from that of the other targets
and the shooter does not fire. If the shooter fires, score the results.
A shooter does not have his feet behind the yardage line – or firing mark – for his
event.
In doubles, only one (1) target is thrown.
In doubles, more than two (2) targets are thrown.
In doubles, two (2) targets are hit with one (1) shot.
In doubles, one (1) or both targets are thrown illegal, providing the shooter does
not fire.
♦
If the shooter fires at an illegal first target and the second target is legal, he
must also fire at the second target. If he fails to do so, the legal second target
is ruled ‘lost.’
♦
After a shooter has fired at either a legal or illegal first target, he is not
required to fire at an illegal second target. If he does fire, score the result.
There is not a score sheet entry for ‘no target.’ Call “no target” and throw the target
again.
Marking and Calling the Score
As each shooter attempts to break a target, record the results on the score sheet, and
announce the scoring decision.
Mark a ‘’ (straight line) or ‘/’ (slash) if the shooter breaks the target. Call “dead.”
Mark a ‘0’ (zero) if the shooter misses the target. Call “lost.”
In doubles, score both targets that are thrown.
Score the targets in the order they are shot at, which may not always be left to
right.
Do not try to guess from a shooter’s gun position which target he is going to shoot
first.
Call out the result of the pair every time.
For example: “Dead-a-pair.” “Lost-a-pair.” “Dead-lost.” “Lost-dead.”
Score doubles targets in the order they are shot at:
‘0/’ (zero, slash) or ‘/0’ (slash, zero).
All doubles shots are called as pairs:
For example: “Dead-lost.” “Lost-dead.” “Dead-a-pair.” “Lost-a-pair.”
If you make a mistake in marking the score, you may correct it.
Mark out the incorrect score. (‘0’)
Mark the correct score. (‘/’)
Clarify the change by writing the word ‘dead’ or ‘lost’ in the score box. (‘Dead’)
Initial the correction. (‘N.B.’)
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Scoring is quick, but once you develop the hand/eye coordination, it is easy.
Scoring Procedures
The score sheet is set up to score going down. After the fifth, or last, shooter in the squad
shoots, go back to the top of the score sheet.
After all shooters shoot from their current position, the shooters rotate. For safety, the
shooters’ guns must be unloaded and open. Call “Change please.” As they rotate, call the
individual scores.
After all shooters finish shooting at your trap, total each shooter’s score and write the
number of targets broken at the end of each row. It is usually easier to count the number
they missed and subtract that number from the total for the sub-event.
Make sure the score sheet is visible to the shooters so they can check their scores. Ask
the squad leader to sign or initial the score sheet.
Singles, Handicap & Doubles
You may be scoring singles, handicap and doubles.
In singles and handicap, the number of targets each shooter shoots at per trap depends if
the sub-event is a 25- or 50-target sub-event. Each shooter shoots at 25 or 50 targets per
trap – five (5) or 10 at each position. They travel to two (2) or four (4) traps for a total of
100 targets. If the event calls for 200 single targets, the shooters will shoot the first 100
and come back later to shoot the second 100.
In doubles, a shooter shoots 25 pair (5 pair at each position). However, at some clubs, the
shooter shoots alternating 15 pair and 10 pair sub-events. Please check with your club
before the event begins.
Handling Problems
Even experienced, dedicated scorers occasionally have problems to solve in scoring. This
section covers the most common ones.
Problem: You call “lost” and two or more shooters believed it was “dead.” You have
already marked the score sheet.
Solution: You are never required to, but you may change your judgement. If you do,
mark out the incorrectly marked score, mark the correct score, write the
corresponding word ‘dead’ or ‘lost,’ and initial the correction. The scorer
makes the final decision.
Problem: Voice release, releases a target before the shooter calls for it.
Solution: The shooter has the right to turn down a fast or uncalled pull. If the shooter
refuses the pull, rule ‘no target’ and throw another target. If the shooter shoots
at the target and misses it, score the target ‘lost.’ If the shooter shoots and hits
it, score the target ‘dead.’
Problem: Voice release fails to release a target when the shooter calls for it or the pull
was not fast enough.
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Solution: The shooter has the right to turn down the slow pull. If the shooter refuses the
pull, rule ‘no target’ and throw another target.
Problem: As you call out scores and shooters are rotating, there is a problem with the
scores. For example, a shooter does not agree with his score.
Solution: As stated previously, you may change the score and initial it. If you don’t
recall what happened on the shot in question, call help to settle it.
Problem: In spite of your best efforts, you record a score in the wrong place and get the
scores mixed up.
Solution: Stop the shooting by turning off the voice release and take time to quickly
make the corrections.
SCORER’S NOTES
If you get lost, confused or make a mistake, STOP the shooting and clear it up – NOW!
TARGETS (Page 55)
Legal Targets-Scored as “DEAD” if shot & hit / Scored as “LOST” if shot & missed
Broken Targets-A target thrown broken, even if shot at, is never scored
Illegal Targets-Only scored if shot at – if not shot at, ruled as “NO TARGET”
*Targets are scored or called as “DEAD,” “LOST” or “NO TARGET”
*Make your calls of “LOST” & “NO TARGET” loud enough for the shooters to hear
LOST TARGETS (Page 29)
No Visible piece broken from it (VII.C.1)
Missed shots fired at Illegal Targets (VII.C.3)
Soft load when shot cup/wad clears the barrel (VII.C.7)
Two shots at the same target in Doubles (VII.C.6)
Voluntary withdraw or DQ after shooting at least one shot - all remaining targets “LOST”
(VII.C.4)
FAILURE TO FIRE (Page 30)
-Marked as “F1” or “F2” in box with shot score on score sheet
-Ruled as a “NO TARGET” and “do over” for the shooter
-Third, or more, FTF in a sub event - scored a “LOST” target(s)
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Two allowed per sub-event (VII.D.1)
Gun / Ammunition malfunction (soft load when wad does not clear the barrel) (VII.D.3)
Shooter error (VII.D.1)
Doubles-No shot at first target or first target “DEAD” & second target FTF-“NO TARGET”
(VII.D.2)
Doubles-If shoot at first target-and miss-no FTF allowed on pair (VII.D.2)
NO TARGET (Singles & Handicap) (Page 31)
Allowable Failure to Fire (VII.E.1)
Target thrown broken (VII.E.2)
Legal Target thrown with pieces of another broken target (VII.E.3)
Shoot out of turn (VII.E.4)
Two shooters at the same target (VII.E.5)
Fast / slow pull (VII.E.6)
Two targets thrown in Singles or Handicap (VII.E.7)
Illegal Targets – if not shot at (VII.E.8)
NO TARGET (Doubles)
(VII.E.11) (Page 32)
Only one target thrown (VII.E.11.a)
More than two targets thrown (VII.E.11.b)
Either target thrown broken-whether either target is shot at, or not (VII.E.11d)
Either target thrown is Illegal (If no shot is fired at first target) (VII.E.11.f)
(If shot is fired at first target and missed, score the pair as shot) (VII.E.11.f)
*Targets scored which a shooter contests/questions must be contested before shooter
leaves the shooting post, or before the shooter leaves the trap.
*Squad Leader (the shooter on the first shooting position, to the scorer’s left while facing
the traphouse) may be called to help with scoring problems. Squad Leader must confirm
scores for the squad and sign or initial the score sheet, before the squad leaves the trap.
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